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1. If you are a business looking for referrals and networking, attend the from 7:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Participants must buy breakfast ($6 + tip). Latecomers may not be able to give their one-minute presentation. Capozzi's NY Deli located at 4283 Roswell Road, NE. For more information, contact Tim Langley.

2. Leader of the Pack is a hit Broadway musical revue that celebrates the life and times of Ellie Greenwich, whose doo wop sounds skyrocketed to the top of the sixties charts. The story of Ellie's rise to fame and fortune is punctuated with the virtual Hit Parade of her music: "Chapel of Love," "Da Do Ron Ron," "Be My Baby," "Hanky Panky," Do Wah Diddy," "And Then He Kissed Me," "River Deep. Mountain High" and, of course, the title song.  A member of the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, Ellie Greenwich's songs have earned more than 25 gold and platinum records, sales in the tens of millions, and 33 BMI Awards. $27 - $48 tickets. 770-344-9948. The Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 N Park Sq NE.

3. The American Heart Association is getting the word out regarding heart disease for seniors.  A representative from St. Joseph's Hospital will be here to give you the latest updates for cardiac care and preventative measures for heart disease. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Free. , 3332 Sandy Plains Rd. For more information, call 770-509-4900.

4. The crack of a baseball hitting a bat. Cheers from fans. The scent of a leather ballglove. It's time for Sandy Plains Baseball's 3rd Annual February Frost. It is an awesome beginning to the season. Everyone ready for their upcoming tournament schedule. Today through Sunday. The past 2 years there have been 50 teams in all ages 9-14. The cost is as follows: $325 9U-12U. $350 13U-14U. $100 Gate fee (so that you don't have to be bothered with gate fees at multiple parks, and to save some money for your parents). Baseballs provided as we do every year. No sanctioning fees. To secure your spot email: travelteams@sandyplainsbaseball.com.

More information and the registration form can be found with a list of teams at www.sandyplainswildcats.com.

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5. It's time for Shaw Park Baseball. 7 under and 8 under Coach Pitch. Grab your bat and glove, and let's play ball! Get the kids together to knock off the rust before the spring seasons gets going. Today through Sunday. Professional umpires, batting cages on-site, and trophies for 1st and 2nd place. Minimum three games. Maximum eight games. 900 Shaw Park Rd. Cost is $200. For more information, contact Matt at ox139@hotmail.com or call 770-490-6947.

 

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